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4 - Orono Weekly Times Wednesday, February 16, 2005 Transit Continued from page 3 Ajax/Pickering transit systems systems is complete, The Region will be able to offer seamless inter-municipal travel within the Region. A dial-a-ride service is being considered for the three northern municipalies, that currently do not have a transit transit system. This service would pick up riders and bring them to the nearest Regional Transit bus stop. The Region is also taking over the Handi Transit service, service, which services the mobility challenged residents. residents. A single fare is being considered, considered, so- that residents will be able to travel anywhere anywhere in Durham. The Region of Durham is committed to reducing afternoon afternoon peak period automobile driver tips by 15 per cent by the year 2021. To achieve this target, transit use in the Region will have to increase by approximately 450 per cent by 2021. "Amalgamating our transit transit is a big move in growing the Region and positions us to enhance transit services for our residents in a significant significant way," stated Regional Chair Roger Anderson in a February 9th media release. O'Toole Continued from page 2 1 to October 31. This is essentially a tax on air conditioning, since that's one of the main reasons for higher electricity consumption consumption in the summer. However, policy-makers have recommended recommended a lower price in the winter because warming the home is essential. Cooling is considered optional. This is not always the case because some people require air conditioning conditioning for health reasons. (For example, breathing difficulties.) difficulties.) Iii my view, energy policy must include those who use large amounts of electrici ty. for health reasons and cannot cannot afford the higher prices. Unfortunately, there's no word yet on what the actual prices may be. However, the consensus is that our cost of electricity is going up. We'll know for sure on or before March 15th, when the Board is to set prices under the Regulated Price Plan. Interested parties have an opportunity to comment on the draft policy until February 17. I would be pleased to provide provide more information. Please contact me at (905) 697-1501. The toll-free number number is: 1-800-661-2433. If you wish to send an e-mail inquiry, we can be reached at john_otoole@ontla.ola.org. NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME Family owned and operated by Carl Good, Funeral Director, and Joyce Kufta 386 Mill St. S., Newcastle 905-987-3964 www.ncwcastlefuneralhome.com "Caring for our Community " il ii I IL, ,! î* ;l: v'I 1 ;:'T;Kr is - ■■ I I iii I ! ; 111! 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Health Department campaign focuses on the danger of mixing alcohol and sports WHITBY, ON, February 15, 2005 - Durham Region Health Department is encouraging encouraging area residents to follow the Ontario Low-risk Drinking Guidelines while participating in winter sports to help prevent alcohol-related injuries during and after sporting sporting events. As part of the "Play By the Rules, Limit Your Drinks to Two" campaign, campaign, Health Department staff will distribute posters and cards to local sporting arenas across the Region to raise awareness about the danger danger of mixing alcohol and sports. The 2004 Ontario Trauma Registry reported that males accounted for the majority of sports and recreation-related hospitalizations; of those reported injuries, 37 per cent were alcohol related. "Getting together before and after a game can be seen as a significant part of bonding bonding as a team," said Janet Vendrig, a public health nurse with the Health Department. "When drinking alcohol is involved, we want to remind people to think before they drink, since injuries are more likely to occur during or after an event when sports and alcohol are mixed. In addition, incidences of driving while impaired may also be higher at this time, resulting in alcohol-related alcohol-related collisions." A recent Health Depart- ment questionnaire revealed that 46 per cent of sporting participants surveyed observ- MIXING see page 5 Government Gouvernement of Canada du Canada Important Notice to Employers Need summer help? Hire a student! The Summer Career Placements initiative, a key element of the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy, provides wage subsidies to help employers hire students for 6 to 16 weeks during the summer. Private, public and not-for-profit employers are invited to submit their application by: Friday, April 1,2005 This initiative aims to provide students with work experience related to their field of study. 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